Commentary Kimberly Murray, an indigenous rights careerist appointed to advise Attorney General David Lametti on missing children, unmarked graves, and burial sites associated with the Indian Residential Schools, has submitted a controversial interim report. Most troubling amongst the recommendations, Murray urges the government to impose legal sanctions on dissenters to the now received wisdom amongst…
Barbara Kay: Mulling Legal Sanctions Over Arbitrary ‘Residential School Denialism’ Accusations Is Dangerous Territory
Cyberattack on Suncor Leaves Petro-Canada Gas Stations Accepting Cash Only
A cybersecurity attack on Suncor Energy has forced Petro-Canada gas stations across the country to move to cash only, and also prevents customers from using the Petro-Points loyalty program. Suncor said in a news release on June 25 that it had “experienced a cyber security incident.” “The company is taking measures and working with third-party…
Levy Sanctions Against Foreign Aggressors Targeting Canada With Disinformation: MPs
MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the House of Commons defence committee warns of increasingly sophisticated disinformation and foreign influence campaigns by China, Russia and other aggressors. Overall, the committee says more could be done…
Quebec Wildfire Smoke Causes Widespread Smog Warnings, Grounds Some Water Bombers
Smoke continued to billow from wildfires burning across northern Quebec on Monday, grounding water bombers and causing widespread smog warnings farther south. There were 114 fires burning across the province as of Monday morning, including 29 considered out of control, according to a spokesman for the province’s forest fire prevention agency. Nicolas Vigneault said the…
Trudeau, Nordic Allies Discuss China’s Growing Threat to Arctic During PM’s Iceland Visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has held discussions with Canada’s Nordic allies about Beijing’s growing threat to Arctic sovereignty through its interest in natural resources and exploration in the region. The prime minister told reporters on June 26 during his visit to Iceland that China’s recent activity in the Arctic came up as a…
Over Half of $7B in Subsidies to Support ‘Innovative Projects’ Won’t Be Recovered: Federal Records
Over half of the billions paid out under a corporate subsidy program to support “innovative projects” in Canada will not be recovered, according to a written submission to the Senate national finance committee. In its submission on June 19, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) told senators that more than half of the $7…
‘We Will Navigate This Together:’ Funerals Begin for Seniors Killed in Bus Crash
After months of recovery from an accident, Donna Showdra was excited to venture on her first small trip doing something she loved — spending a day at the casino. Showdra, 79, was among the seniors on a minibus from western Manitoba travelling to the Sand Hills Casino on June 15 when it went into the…
John Robson: Celebrate Canada Day With Gratitude and Drop the Anti-Canadian Propaganda
Commentary Happy Dominion Day, from the river to the ends of the Earth. It’s a bit archaic. But it sure beats Canada Day, where they smash statues of Sir John A. Macdonald and lower flags to half-mast because hundreds of bodies weren’t found, but if you say so they want to put you in jail….
John Robson: Celebrate Dominion (Canada) Day With Gratitude and Drop the Anti-Canadian Propaganda
Commentary Happy Dominion Day, from the river to the ends of the Earth. It’s a bit archaic. But it sure beats Canada Day, where they smash statues of Sir John A. Macdonald and lower flags to half-mast because hundreds of bodies weren’t found, but if you say so they want to put you in jail….
Feds Spent Over $3.7 Million in Legal Fees Related to Invoking Emergencies Act, Says Justice Department
The federal government spent over $3.7 million in legal expenses related to its invoking of the Emergencies Act in February 2022 in response to the Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa at the time, says the Department of Justice. Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree, who is Justice Minister David Lametti’s parliamentary secretary, said in the House of Commons on…
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